No. 12 USC loses 2nd Big Ten road game, falling 24–17 to Minnesota

USC has encountered unwelcoming hosts in its first two road games as a member of the Big Ten. The No. 11 Trojans fell to Minnesota in Minneapolis, 24–17, on Saturday.

Quarterback Max Brosmer pushed into the end zone on 4th-and-goal inside the 1-yard line for the winning touchdown. Initially, officials ruled that Brosmer did not cross the goal line. But after reviewing replays, the call was overturned.

Darius Taylor led the Golden Gophers with 138 yards rushing on 22 carries, adding 56 yards receiving on five receptions. With Taylor so effective, Brosmer only had to be efficient, completing 15-of-19 passes for 169 yards. Yet on the ground, he scored Minnesota’s three touchdowns among his seven carries for 14 yards.

USC also had a strong running game, led by Woody Marks‘ 134 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries. Quarterback Miller Moss completed 21-of-31 passes for 168 yards with a score and one interception.